The Little Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
The Little Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 45 Manchester Road, S36 9QH
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Little Bakery among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ← The Little Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Little Bakery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Little Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| J Durrans & Sons Ltd Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Crystal Palace Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Thurlstone Primary School School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Taste of Thai at The Hunstman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Daisy Chains Pre School Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ti Amo Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Kayes Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about The Little Bakery
What is The Little Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Little Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Little Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Bakery last inspected?
The Little Bakery was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Bakery compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Little Bakery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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